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The blindfolded Austrian officer at the Battle of Ulm, 1805
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The blindfolded Austrian officer at the Battle of Ulm, 1805
The blindfolded Austrian officer (Prince Maurice Liechtenstein) forced to capitulate to Napoleon Bonaparte at the Battle of Ulm, 1805. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Cruikshank from The Life of Napoleon a Hudibrastic Poem by Doctor Syntax, T. Tegg, London, 1815
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Austrian Blindfold Capitulation Cruikshank Doctor Guardsmen Hudibrastic Infantry Liechtenstein Mack Maurice Napoleon Poem Surrender Syntax Tent
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This handcoloured copperplate engraving, created by the renowned English artist George Cruikshank, depicts a pivotal moment in the Battle of Ulm during the Napoleonic Wars. The image captures the humiliating surrender of Prince Maurice Liechtenstein, the Austrian commander-in-chief, to the French military leader, Napoleon Bonaparte. The blindfolded Prince Maurice, shown seated on a camp stool inside a tent, symbolizes his defeat and loss of sight over the battlefield. Surrounded by his defeated officers and guardsmen, he appears dejected and powerless, as he signs the instrument of capitulation. In stark contrast, Napoleon, standing tall and confident, watches over the scene with a smug expression. The background of the print shows the infantry of both armies, with the French troops in their distinctive blue uniforms, and the Austrian soldiers in their red and white attire. The scene is filled with a sense of tension and drama, as the outcome of the battle hangs in the balance. This print, taken from 'The Life of Napoleon a Hudibrastic Poem' by Doctor Syntax, published in London in 1815, is a powerful caricature that highlights the military prowess and strategic brilliance of Napoleon Bonaparte. The use of humour and satire adds to the overall impact of the print, making it a fascinating historical document and an intriguing piece of art.
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